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Community Awards 2025: Contribution to Arts and Culture – The Boite’s Portfolio

The Boite’s Portfolio Project supports emerging artists from culturally diverse and marginalised communities through mentorship, performance opportunities, and professional development, earning them recognition for their Contribution to Arts and Culture. 

27 Nov 2025
Contribution to Arts and Culture – The Boite’s Portfolio Project

Now in its fourth year, it showcases diverse musical traditions—from Persian classical to Samoan songwriting—culminating in FLIGHT, a live showcase at the Leaps and Bounds Festival in Yarra.  Artists gain tools like professional bios, videos, and radio interviews, helping build sustainable careers. By activating iconic venues, such as Abbotsford Convent, and elevating underrepresented voices, the project enriches Yarra’s creative scene and fosters cultural pride, equity, and connection.

The nominees for Contribution to Arts:

  • Adam Arnold 

  • Adriane Strampp 

  • Gareth D'Souza

  • Jo Lane 

  • Lu Jintang 

  • Michaela Coventry

  • Nandita Chakraborty

  • Resident Frequency Studio

  • Robert Lee

  • Rui Gu

  • Shane Hilton 

  • Victoria Bilogan

  • Yarra Ethnic Arts Exchange Association

Thanks to all our nominees for your contributions to life in Yarra.